As a volunteer answering calls on the CRUSE charity helpline…bereavement has been on my mind all morning.
We live life as if we will never die and then when it happens that a close friend or family member dies, we are forced to confront the temporary nature of life.
There is no right or wrong way to grieve nor is there a specific time limit. We are all different and we all will experience bereavement at some time in our lives.
It astounds me how death is still a taboo subject, kept in the background. Perhaps if we embraced the next chapter, so to speak, we would live our lives with more meaning and purpose?
Myths and facts about grief:
All names have been changed to protect the identity of clients. Personal client stories shared in this blog have been published with prior permission from the relevant clients.
Author: Mandy Kloppers
Mandy is a qualified therapist who treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, and many other types of mental health issues. She provides online therapy around the world for those needing support and also provides relationship counselling.
